For Maria Cashmore, it began three years ago when her Dad kept hitting poles on his way, nearly knocking him off the ground. “Dad, are you ok? You’ve just hit a concrete pole.” He looked at me bewildered and said “What pole?” Two years have passed, in the middle of a conversation, Dad loses his... Continue Reading →

The South Taranaki District Council (STDC) is excited to bring Hannah & Liam, the No-Waste Nomads from The Rubbish Trip, to talk trash at a free event at TSB Hub on Wednesday 11 September. STDC environment and sustainability officer Victoria Moyle, says the very popular No-Waste Nomads are well known across the country. “The No-Waste... Continue Reading →

South Taranaki District Councillors have agreed (Monday 2 September) to progress work on developing a South Taranaki Business Park. At Monday’s Policy Development Meeting Councillor’s instructed chief executive Waid Crockett to implement a detailed Business Case to develop a Business Park for South Taranaki. The recommendation came out of an initial Feasibility and Business Case... Continue Reading →

“South Taranaki people are sick and tired of health always being on a change agenda. The Taranaki District Health Board is so named to take responsibility right across our province and not for just those who can drive themselves to a GP or Emergency Department in New Plymouth.” https://www.facebook.com/811830952523582/posts/876054069434603/ “I will happily die in a... Continue Reading →

Confirmation of another two cases of measles in Taranaki is highlighting just how easily the virus can spread amongst those who are not vaccinated. The two latest cases (# 5 and #6) are family members of case #4(reported last week). All six cases confirmed in Taranaki so far have been unvaccinated. Dr Jonathan Jarman, Taranaki... Continue Reading →

Police have released the name of the person who died in a crash in Hawera, South Taranaki about midday Saturday. He was 75-year-old Noel Busby from Hawera. Police are continuing to make enquiries into the circumstances of the crash. The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the scene and landed in a vacant area on... Continue Reading →

Emergency Services including the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter responded to a serious crash in Hawera, South Taranaki on Saturday. The single vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 45 shortly after midday. Police have confirmed that the single occupant died at the scene. The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the scene and landed in a vacant... Continue Reading →

Police are responding to a serious crash in South Taranaki. The single vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 45 shortly after midday. The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter was also dispatched to the scene. Details about any injuries are not yet available. Diversions are in place and the Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Motorists are asked... Continue Reading →